iQOO 15R vs Realme 16 5G
Quick Comparison
Both iQOO 15R and Realme 16 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than iQOO 15R which has resolution of 2750 x 1260. iQOO 15R has more internal memory than Realme 16 5G
| Name | iQOO 15R | Realme 16 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 44998 | Rs. 27990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 24th, 2026. The cost of iQOO 15R is Rs. 44998. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be July 24, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Realme 16 5G is Rs. 27990.
Display comparison
iQOO 15R has screen size of 6.59 inches which falls short to Realme 16 5G's 6.8 inch screen. iQOO 15R has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 16 5G has Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 459 PPI & Realme's phone has only 453 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than iQOO's phone ~ 90.5%. iQOO 15R has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM iQOO 15R has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
iQOO 15R has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 16 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 16 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO 15R's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | iQOO 15R | Realme 16 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | I2508 | 16 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | February 24th, 2026 | July 24, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | 1 N Phone | 1 N Eject tool | 1 N Warranty card | 1 N Quick start guide | 1 N Phone case | 1 N Charger | 1 N USB cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.4 x 157.6 x 7.9 mm | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Triumph Silver | Dark Knight | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 459 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 94% |
| Brightness | 5000nits Peak Brightness | Brightness: 1800nit(HBM), 7000nit Peak Brightness |
| Features | Eyecare Display, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming, 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,588,128 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, 3D Utrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Ai Image Expander, AI four Season | Next AI (Ai Mobile), AI Edit Genie, AI Multi-Tasker |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 and IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber, Origin island, One-Tap Transfer, Private Space, IQOO Q2 Chip, Office Kit, Bypass charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/4.0" | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-700V | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50MP, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document, Long Exposure, Live Photo, Fish Eye | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Pano, Movie, Slo-Mo, Long Exposure, Dual-View Video, Time-Lapse, Hi-Res, Google Lens, Underwater, Pro, Text Scanner, Breeno Scan, Tilt-Shift, Starry Mode, Street, AI Landscape |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6.0 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | mediatek Dimensity 6400 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7600 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |